Friday, December 28, 2012

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today that it has executed a
contract with STX France to construct a third Oasis-class vessel for
delivery in mid-2016.

The first two ships in the class,
Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas are considered the largest and
most revolutionary cruise ships in the world. These architectural
marvels at sea, span 16 decks, encompass 225,282
gross registered tons, carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and
feature 2,700 staterooms. Currently the ships sail weekly from their
home port of
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In addition to the ship ordered for 2016, there is an option for a second ship with a potential delivery in mid-2018.

In an unusual turn of events the deal included the the transfer of Pullmantur’s Atlantic Star to STX.
The Atlantic Star has proven expensive to operate with her steam
engines and RCCL has been trying to find a buyer for the ship. The ship
is currently laid up. It is expected that STX (who originally built the
ship) will have her re-engined and then sell her. This is a win/win for both the shipyard and Royal Caribbean since it helps with the financing.

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